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I can't get chloramphenicol eye drops / ointment

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Annoyingnamechangerperson · 31/01/2023 09:51

I've phoned round most pharmacies in my local area and the ones that have spoken to me don't have any in stocks and I can't seem to find any in stocks anywhere online either.

I have conjunctivitis my eyes are burning and itching so much. Does anyone have any recommendations for other drops that may work?

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Annoyingnamechangerperson · 31/01/2023 09:53

I know I can Google but its recommending drops I've already used to no avail I'm hoping some clever mumsnetter has some magic potion they can recommend

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Tangerine32 · 31/01/2023 09:57

I recently (this month) got 1% chloramphenicol eye ointment from my chemist without any problems (I’m in Scotland) but have not been able to get antibiotic eye drops which I have used previously and would prefer to the ointment.

Tamarindtree · 31/01/2023 10:02

eBay have some

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/295036275664?epid=5053575131&hash=item44b1884bd0:g:AIIAAOSwtO1iVHea&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAwBH%2Bh3IvmYeFei9T8k17Z%2FrSv3vfNGh9R2%2BcDiuD%2BtPjLIJn4KbrboMa%2FNj%2BLV%2BmdPQ45bw9dklIZBEJuNwQ6Q%2FTasqFSIVxlDE7H%2B71MVVB%2FXg3ghERZh99LmtqV37%2FKCcwOrcTckxxDXNqIA91QARgAMsYo2NukM9mcuL2Ay5ahs0hBUl7FW41JPyHDFyIfx4jmysQyWDikWNAYpZPXa%2BHILcuIbAmaMUIatQRI%2FvBzkurf2%2BM%2FRHRqqQbcSO9hw%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABlBMUNDOs_TAYQ

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Tamarindtree · 31/01/2023 10:03

And here

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/354495897161?epid=5053575131&hash=item52899a1e49:g:-m4AAOSwfddjtZba&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAA4D%2FTZIQH9qCsxhIOQT9TMsHRsKJPAKYSAcmD4ydcmHXq6r1m9L1Q96JN8YYjTmDza0zVrsryo9HPdHfBshM3YraYXX6lR4MVzOf0SWnAy7pLV11GLrSHnP9gelK8iwHpK%2FYlXbSJ%2F%2Bf6lcDZZql%2BgmY8EExqEzvUSIeGYR7kCkAieSzUwFPPu2sCzyP5tvHSjYw7TlmZ3ATo5MlMWb77p51rEW%2FGnonnF9yIbjmN4C1DOCbBrHF5iAhGwAkvH8XePMuYZg5oRRI%2FkXKphEFYUPqWXWuuwIK2uJY5YzmBRTTm%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR9DOs_TAYQ

newtb · 31/01/2023 10:09

Golden eye ointment has a website

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Annoyingnamechangerperson · 31/01/2023 10:11

I saw the ebay ones and I wasn't sure if it was a good thing to buy an OTC medicine from ebay.
Then again I am getting desperate!

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stbrandonsboat · 31/01/2023 10:48

I buy it from eBay and it's been fine.

Rowthe · 31/01/2023 10:51

Weird.

That's a really common medication.

The only thing I can reccomend is to ring round different chemists, and also see if they have any available to buy, cos its available to buy over the counter too.

Tamarindtree · 31/01/2023 10:52

Annoyingnamechangerperson · 31/01/2023 10:11

I saw the ebay ones and I wasn't sure if it was a good thing to buy an OTC medicine from ebay.
Then again I am getting desperate!

If you look the first one is an actual chemist so it’s fine to buy from them on eBay.

I also buy stuff from American chemists that post to the U.K. as they have different stuff to us.

CornishGem1975 · 31/01/2023 10:55

Rowthe · 31/01/2023 10:51

Weird.

That's a really common medication.

The only thing I can reccomend is to ring round different chemists, and also see if they have any available to buy, cos its available to buy over the counter too.

There's a shortage. Probably due to a lot of illness this year. Several pharmacists told us.

We had to drive around for 2 hours to get some last week. But finally got it from a hospital chemist. Most places were restricting giving it out without a prescription.

IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads · 31/01/2023 10:56

Are you sure it's not viral conjunctivitis?

I have suffered hugely with conjunctivitis in the past. An ophthalmic surgeon at Moorfield's once told me to dissolve a teaspoon of salt in a pint of boiled water (and allow to cool), to clean eyes with, if you can't get hold of chloramphenicol. Obvs take this advice with a pinch of salt.

Rowthe · 31/01/2023 10:57

You can online from an online chemist

SiobhanSharpe · 31/01/2023 11:00

I've never had it on prescription! In fact my GP said just buy it at the chemist.
(prefer the drops as I find the ointment to be very sticky, but I'm not sure if the drops are available atm)

whatsup44 · 31/01/2023 11:00

Annoyingnamechangerperson · 31/01/2023 09:51

I've phoned round most pharmacies in my local area and the ones that have spoken to me don't have any in stocks and I can't seem to find any in stocks anywhere online either.

I have conjunctivitis my eyes are burning and itching so much. Does anyone have any recommendations for other drops that may work?

What area are you in ?

joanneligthelm · 31/01/2023 11:03

Where are you in the country ? You can use boots online to find nearest store with stock. Boots down this way seem to have it in stock www.boots.com/boots-pharamceuticals-infected-eyes-1-w-w-eye-ointment-10239745?cm_mmc=bmm-buk-google-ppc--LIAs--Health-_-UK_Smart_Shopping_LIAs_Health&gclid=CjwKCAiAleOeBhBdEiwAfgmXfyQNRcwRmLRglLrUM5XlY6yAUTvb_j-dot6pz_JMtN2UL262UT2ywBoCzSgQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

cagey31 · 31/01/2023 11:07

You will have more luck looking for ointment than drops. I hate using ointment but it's much easier to find. If you can't find any ointment, I can PM you where I buy mine online. It's a legitimate online UK pharmacy that has never failed to deliver for me.

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Annoyingnamechangerperson · 31/01/2023 11:32

Thank you im in the North west. I will try the boots site now.
I went on the golden eye website and every pharmacy they linked to was out of stock.
The ebay one will be Thursday/ Friday before it arrives which I guess is better than nothing
I will try the boots checker now and if all else fails salty water

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Annoyingnamechangerperson · 31/01/2023 11:34

Nearest in boots is 19.1 miles away grrr
Guess I'm going on a drive this afternoon.

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Dipsydoodlenoodle · 31/01/2023 15:13

Annoyingnamechangerperson · 31/01/2023 11:34

Nearest in boots is 19.1 miles away grrr
Guess I'm going on a drive this afternoon.

I was going to suggest the boots website.

Glad you've located some.

My dog has dry eye, one of his eye drops has been out of stock for over 6 months. Clearly something is going on.

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